Last chance to have your say on cycling and walking routes between Belmont Station and the London Cancer Hub!

Sutton Council is asking for views on plans to make it easier to walk and cycle between Belmont Station and the London Cancer Hub (LCH).

The proposed improvements will make walking and cycling between the two locations safer, more enjoyable and accessible for people living, working, and studying in the area. The works are a key part of the preparations for the LCH to become Europe’s leading cancer research district and provide thousands of jobs for Sutton residents. 

Have your say on: new signage to help you find your way more easily; improved lighting for safety; wider footpaths to accommodate more people; seating areas for rest; planting flowers to support the environment; and a new zebra crossing for pedestrian safety.  

The consultation will close at midnight on Sunday 1 September 2024. You can access the consultation online. 

You can also attend one of the remaining community drop-in sessions to find out more about the designs, meet the team and ask questions on: 

• Friday 30 August 2024, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm at Harris Academy Sutton  

Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, said: 

“The London Cancer Hub will put Sutton and Belmont at the heart of the search for a cure for cancer.  

“These improvements will make everyone’s journeys safer and easier.  

“We are committed to creating a welcoming and efficient route for those travelling between Belmont Station and the LCH. This project is a key part of our strategy to support the local economy and the thousands of new job opportunities that the LCH will bring to Sutton.” 

About this consultation  

Following a successful initial consultation last November, the Council gathered valuable community feedback. Now, Sutton Council is consulting on a design-focused phase to refine plans to create safer, more vibrant pathways that connect Belmont Station with Europe's leading cancer research district. The Council's efforts are part of a larger £14.1 million investment from the government’s Levelling Up Fund, set to revitalise public transport in the Belmont area by doubling train services and improving overall accessibility. 

About the LCH development programme 
 
The work is being driven through a partnership between Sutton Council, Socius, Aviva, the Institute of Cancer Research, the Royal Marsden NHS, Harris Academy Sutton and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Aviva and Socius have been appointed to develop the five-hectare site next to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research.